The Commission is inviting input on the evaluation of the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), through a Call for Evidence and public consultation published. The call and consultation are open to citizens, companies, industry associations, Member States competent authorities, NGOs, and other interested parties that wish to give their views. The public consultation questionnaire is divided into two parts, …
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement to modernise the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation, reached by the Council and the European Parliament. The reform is a crucial step in boosting innovation and investment in the EU’s pharmaceutical sector, while ensuring that medicines are safe, effective and available for patients throughout Europe. The reform package revises the current EU …
A new report published as part of the State of Health in the EU shows Europe urgently needs innovative and resilient health systems to improve healthcare and boost competitiveness. With pressing challenges such as ageing populations and non-communicable diseases, EU Member States are now advancing and putting in place critical reforms, supported by EU funding. Today’s Synthesis Report …
On 11 December, the panel of experts recommended that Larnaka becomes the 2030 European Capital of Culture in Cyprus. It is the country’s second city to hold the title after Pafos in 2017. To counter ongoing global crises, Larnaka aims to bring back anthropia (our deep and common human values) at the centre of the stage. Through …
The application period opens on 8 December until 1 April 2026. The European Commission launched the call for applications for the 2028 European Green Capital (EGC) and European Green Leaf (EGL) Awards. These prestigious titles recognise and reward European cities that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, environmental innovation and improving the quality of life …
The European Commission presented a package of measures to simplify environmental legislation in the areas of industrial emissions, circular economy, environmental assessments and geospatial data. The changes will contribute to reducing the administrative burden for businesses, while keeping the EU’s ambitious objectives to protect the environment and human health. It will accelerate and streamline permitting processes …
The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposed Regulation on End-of-Life Vehicles, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles. The automotive industry is one of the largest users of raw materials, such as steel, aluminium, copper, and plastics. A better collection, dismantling …
With the support of the Creative Europe programme, the call for residency hosts of the Culture Moves Europe mobility scheme provides financial support to organisations and individual artists that want to host artists and cultural professionals for a residency project. Who can apply? The call is open to legal entities who are registered and based …
Culture and environment experts from EU countries highlight the key role of the arts in envisioning and creating a more sustainable world. The report “Creative shifts: empowering culture for sustainable living”, written by culture and environment experts from EU countries, highlights greening practices from the cultural and creative sectors. Cultural and creative sectors as drivers …
Europe brings together industry and research in a Virtual Worlds Partnership to accelerate innovation, develop skills and advance immersive applications across sectors. The European Commission launched the European Partnership for Virtual Worlds, bringing together industry, academia, research organisations and end-users to support research and innovation in this area. Virtual worlds are persistent, immersive environments based on …